Sr Associate Automation Engineer

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action:
Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

This position will lead efforts in the Writing Supply Chain Organization with a focus on Factory of the Future and leading the identification and implementation of automation opportunities. Responsibilities include designing, building, testing, and implementing automation/robotics solutions that are productive and safe to operate as well as economical to purchase and maintain.

• Assist in standing up automation projects using innovative manufacturing concepts focused on process improvement.
• Responsible for the design, quotation, installation, and commissioning of automation projects, with a successful pass off and launch partnership with Operations.
• Review and critique product designs for cost and manufacturability.
• Examine and assess the business case and tradeoffs of using new innovative manufacturing concepts.
• Assess manufacturing processes for the feasibility of use of collaborative and industrial robot applications.
• Create, compile, and document requirements for automated solutions, including hardware and software dependencies and requirements.
• Recommend physical changes to manufacturing facility to support equipment installation.
• Assist in soliciting quotations, qualifying suppliers, and selecting equipment vendors.
• Pilot and debug robotic manufacturing processes for production-based environments
• Support the installation of robotic and automation solutions.
• Facilitate project management with integrators.
• Manage projects to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
• Drive to attain productivity goals and achieve targets.
• Identify training needs of the automation and operations team and develop training plans.
• Provide coaching and constructive feedback to create success within the team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross functional teams to ensure alignment and success of projects.
• Collaborate with Safety and Operations professionals to ensure successful management of change.
• Manage and direct the activities of on shift Automation Technicians

• Experience with electrical system including Sensors, Motor controls, VFD, Servo drives, Analog instrumentation, Safety Emergency Stop and Guard door Systems
• Experience with PLC and HMI Programming including ladder logic, function block programming.
• Experience with network communication Control Net, Ethernet, Ether Cat, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical safety code
• Background and knowledge in manufacturing areas such as robotics, human robot interfaces
• Experience with Collaborative robots and all associated peripheral equipment (vision systems, force gauges, end of arm tooling options, etc.)
• Experience with Plant/Facility design/layout software.
• Use of computer-aided design and drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing (CADD/CAM) systems.
• Capable of creating bill of material and maintain project budget.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment with constant interruptions
• Ability to clearly communicate business goals for associates to understand how they contribute to the organization’s success
• Communicating with all levels of management and production personnel

• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during working hours